A charming Grade ll listed cottage in the sought after village of Shincliffe, Manor Cottage is a short walk via riverbank or road from the centre of Durham City, and five minutes drive to the A1(M) for excellent commuting to local towns North to Newcastle and South to Darlington. The property has period fireplaces, stripped doors and floorboards, and sliding sash windows all adding to the charm. along with a whitewashed frontage draped in beautiful and fragrant wisteria in early summer. However this is a cottage extending to over 1,500 square feet with two good size reception rooms, four double bedrooms, an exceptional bathroom and a superb kitchen with walk-in pantry. The well laid out kitchen is fitted with modern units and high quality built in appliances, including a large stainless steel range cooker, and a peninsular island with breakfast bar. The tiled floor leads into the walk-in pantry which is perfectly located for cooks to reach ingredients. Across the tiled hall is a convenient utility/boot room and WC. This rear hallway offers direct access through a stable-style door to the rear enclosed garden with its pleasant seating areas and low maintenance borders. The front of the house is dedicated to the two lovely reception rooms a comfortable sitting room with a stove and stone hearth between alcove seating, and a formal dining room with stunning period fireplace and further attractive alcoves. Upstairs provides plenty of space, with four large bedrooms. The generous master bedroom is an excellent size and the second bedroom is full of character thanks to its ceiling lines and stained glass door. One of the other bedrooms is used as a library/sitting room while the other is a comfortable study; both have original period fireplaces. The spacious bathroom has been recently refitted and is worthy of special mention for its free-standing roll-top bath, separate luxury shower, stylish tongue and groove panelling and relaxing colour schem

LOCATIONShincliffe is an attractive and popular village which is within walking distance of Durham city centre, and is conveniently placed for commuting via the A1 and A19.

AMENITIESThe property has an attractive cottage garden at the front, and enclosed easily maintained garden at the rear. There is a single garage to the rear.